Subtract 40/24 from 2/60
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 16/24
2/60 - 40/24 is -49/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/120 - 200/120 = 4 - 200/120 = -196/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/30
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